开始时间: 04/22/2022 持续时间: 4 weeks
所在平台: EdxArchive 课程类别: 其他类别 大学或机构: DartmouthX |
课程主页: https://www.edx.org/archive/introduction-environmental-science-dartmouthx-dart-envs-02x
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Introduction to Environmental Science, ENVX, was first offered in early 2015.
Environmental science is the study of patterns and processes in the natural world and their modification by human activity. To understand current environmental problems, we need to consider physical, biological and chemical processes that are often the basis of those problems. This course will give you the skills necessary to address the environmental issues we are facing today by examining scientific principles and the application of those principles to natural systems. This course will survey some of the many environmental science topics at an introductory level, ultimately considering the sustainability of human activities on the planet.
Environmental impacts on Earth come from the number of people and the amount and types of resources that they use. By applying scientific principles and considering real-world examples, we will examine:
Education method
The course will utilize video lectures, interviews with experts, readings, discussions, multiple choice and prompted discussions and one graded quiz per week. There will also be several optional live office hours on Google Hangouts.
Completion of self-assessments, contributions to discussion and quiz scores will determine the final grade.
A scientific study of the natural world and how it is influenced by people. Major topics include: food, energy, human population, biodiversity and global change.